John B. Lange Middle

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John B. Lange Middle is a public middle school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 529. The school is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 159 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, over the past several years, John B. Lange Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools, with a ranking between 409-419 out of 451-459 schools in the state.

John B. Lange Middle faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and supporting the needs of its diverse student population. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts significantly lower than the Columbia 93 district and Missouri state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 24.3% to 44.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and students with disabilities, with the school's rankings for these subgroups consistently in the bottom half or bottom third of Missouri middle schools.

When comparing John B. Lange Middle to other middle schools in the Columbia 93 district, it is clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. Schools like John Warner Middle, Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle, and Jefferson Middle significantly outperform John B. Lange Middle on standardized tests and have much lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and strategies for addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting struggling student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2201 E Smiley Ln
       Columbia, MO  65202-1692


(573) 214-3250

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
409th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,946 Help


Students who attend John B. Lange Middle usually attend:

High:    Muriel Battle High School

Feeder schools for John B. Lange Middle:

Elementary:    Derby Ridge Elementary
    Eliot Battle Elementary
    Two Mile Prairie Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.7%
White:
36.6%
Two or more races:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71% Help


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Compare Details John B. Lange Middle ranks worse than 90.7% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John B. Lange Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.7%), White (36.6%), two or more races (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John B. Lange Middle is 10.3, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Columbia 93 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John B. Lange Middle is $14,946. 4 middle schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John B. Lange Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks John B. Lange Middle 409th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See John B. Lange Middle in the ranking list.)

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Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 159th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John B. Lange Middle

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Rank History for all students at John B. Lange Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.68 326th 619 47.3%
2007 36.23 472nd 624 24.4%
2008 29.69 530th 624 15.1%
2009 32.57 487th 601 19.0%
2010 33.05 504th 614 17.9%
2011 26.74 537th 625 14.1%
2012 25.62 537th 623 13.8%
2013 25.79 565th 649 12.9%
2014 18.90 572nd 633 9.6%
2015 23.50 506th 585 13.5%
2016 14.95 395th 435 9.2%
2017 12.37 531st 568 6.5%
2018 14.95 505th 552 8.5%
2019 17.63 517th 587 11.9%
2021 11.70 412th 454 9.3%
2022 12.05 419th 459 8.7%
2023 11.56 419th 459 8.7%
2024 13.53 409th 451 9.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John B. Lange Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.94 72nd 79 8.9%
2019 6.55 98th 98 0.0%
2021 15.34 31st 31 0.0%
2022 20.18 40th 45 11.1%
2023 17.85 42nd 44 4.5%
2024 25.73 40th 51 21.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John B. Lange Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.14 62nd 68 8.8%
2023 26.00 55th 68 19.1%
2024 28.42 59th 72 18.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John B. Lange Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.29 408th 422 3.3%
2019 18.12 438th 482 9.1%
2021 13.05 352nd 371 5.1%
2022 16.07 335th 365 8.2%
2023 15.01 351st 382 8.1%
2024 11.05 362nd 378 4.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John B. Lange Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.92 141st 162 13.0%
2019 30.56 143rd 204 29.9%
2022 10.10 187th 187 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at John B. Lange Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.31 123rd 129 4.7%
2019 19.53 128th 149 14.1%
2021 16.88 125th 135 7.4%
2022 14.87 139th 148 6.1%
2023 20.46 136th 153 11.1%
2024 20.26 130th 144 9.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John B. Lange Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.57 57th 130 56.2%
2021 34.76 48th 67 28.4%
2022 17.66 73rd 78 6.4%
2023 16.58 70th 74 5.4%
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Rank History for White students at John B. Lange Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.68 387th 479 19.2%
2019 34.46 359th 527 31.9%
2021 18.12 333rd 376 11.4%
2022 19.13 330th 381 13.4%
2023 17.98 338th 385 12.2%
2024 20.28 319th 379 15.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for John B. Lange Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 604 162 9 7 3 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 584 156 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 762
2000 547 162 18 5 2 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 553 167 22 7 3 n/a n/a 0 752
2002 545 208 21 16 5 n/a n/a 0 795
2003 545 208 21 16 5 n/a n/a 0 795
2004 502 219 23 16 4 n/a n/a 0 764
2005 489 233 18 22 6 n/a n/a 0 768
2006 461 199 23 22 5 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 486 222 22 25 2 n/a n/a 0 757
2008 479 255 26 47 2 n/a n/a 0 809
2009 480 279 32 39 5 n/a n/a 0 835
2010 449 274 24 27 7 n/a n/a 0 781
2011 404 244 16 57 5 4 51 0 781
2012 452 280 20 54 3 0 46 0 855
2013 405 238 23 51 2 0 58 0 777
2014 325 247 11 30 2 0 42 0 657
2015 306 208 12 21 1 2 37 0 587
2016 305 232 13 27 3 1 28 0 609
2017 313 229 21 28 0 0 33 0 624
2018 309 215 17 37 1 2 43 0 624
2019 285 221 17 45 3 3 65 0 639
2020 284 206 18 46 4 3 65 0 626
2021 249 243 20 50 2 2 72 0 638
2022 233 227 18 44 2 3 73 0 600
2023 187 201 15 46 0 4 76 0 529
2024 199 205 12 49 2 4 73 0 544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John B. Lange Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 785 50.4 15.6 29.6
1999 762 55.4 13.8 33.7
2000 734 58.8 12.5 33.4
2001 752 56.1 13.4 37
2002 795 62.1 12.8 41.6
2003 795 62.1 12.8 41.6
2004 764 63.9 12.0 44.1
2005 768 65.3 11.8 44
2006 710 65.8 10.8 45.1
2007 757 66.1 11.5 43.1
2008 809 71.7 11.3 48
2009 835 71.3 11.7 49.9
2010 781 72.5 10.7 52.5
2011 781 68.9 11.3 56.9
2012 855 67.9 12.5 58.4
2013 777 64.7 11.9 57
2014 657 46.4 14.1 60.6
2015 587 45.0 13.0 64.1
2016 609 46.0 13.2 65.8
2017 624 45.6 13.6 62
2018 624 45.6 13.6 59.9
2019 639 47.3 13.4 61
2020 626 50.6 12.3 61.7
2021 638 53.9 11.8 74.1
2022 600 57.1 10.5 65.7
2023 529 49.5 10.6 65.2
2024 544 52.6 10.3 71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John B. Lange Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 785 50.4 15.6 29.6
1999 762 55.4 13.8 33.7
2000 734 58.8 12.5 33.4
2001 752 56.1 13.4 37
2002 795 62.1 12.8 41.6
2003 795 62.1 12.8 41.6
2004 764 63.9 12.0 44.1
2005 768 65.3 11.8 44
2006 710 65.8 10.8 45.1
2007 757 66.1 11.5 43.1
2008 809 71.7 11.3 48
2009 835 71.3 11.7 49.9
2010 781 72.5 10.7 52.5
2011 781 68.9 11.3 56.9
2012 855 67.9 12.5 58.4
2013 777 64.7 11.9 57
2014 657 46.4 14.1 60.6
2015 587 45.0 13.0 64.1
2016 609 46.0 13.2 65.8
2017 624 45.6 13.6 62
2018 624 45.6 13.6 59.9
2019 639 47.3 13.4 61
2020 626 50.6 12.3 61.7
2021 638 53.9 11.8 74.1
2022 600 57.1 10.5 65.7
2023 529 49.5 10.6 65.2
2024 544 52.6 10.3 71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John B. Lange Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $256 (2.1%) $11,937 (97.9%) $12,193
2020 $262 (2.1%) $12,430 (97.9%) $12,693
2021 $438 (3.4%) $12,453 (96.6%) $12,891
2022 $444 (3.0%) $14,502 (97.0%) $14,946

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John B. Lange Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 517th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 419th of 459 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (John B. Lange Middle)31.520.1
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)47.442
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (John B. Lange Middle)31.618.2
 13.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)47.940.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (John B. Lange Middle)22.916.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)37.235.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John B. Lange Middle)30.316.7
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)41.435
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (John B. Lange Middle)5.21.4
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)21.824.3
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (John B. Lange Middle)24.311.7
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Columbia 93)45.734.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John B. Lange Middle)26.615.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)4742.1
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (John B. Lange Middle)54.945
 9.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Columbia 93)4534.2
 10.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students639529
 17.2%
African American221201
 9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1715
 11.8%
Hispanic4546
 2.2%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White285187
 34.4%
Two or More Races6576
 16.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%65.2%
 4.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended John B. Lange Middle.

Students at John B. Lange Middle are 38% African American, 37% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend John B. Lange Middle usually go on to attend Muriel Battle High School

John B. Lange Middle ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Missouri middle schools.


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